Direct Care Supervisor

Lifesteps Inc • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lifesteps is hiring a Full-Time Direct Care Supervisor to oversee a Residential Community Home with Direct Care Staff for the Dorseyville, PA area. Lifesteps is a non-profit, human services organization which has been serving Western Pennsylvania for over 100 years by “helping individuals and families with life's changing needs”. The Agency provides programs and services to help those with special needs live to their fullest potential. If you have a strong desire to help others and serve the community, this is the right opportunity for you. The Direct Care Supervisor is responsible for the overall management and handling of day to day operations of the Residential Community Living home. The goal is to improve the quality of life for each person by assisting them to live as independently as possible in their home and community.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED and three (3) years experience working in a human service, direct care, caregiver, TSS, Home Health Aide, C.N.A., DSP, or related position
• Current driver’s license
• Obtain a Medication Administration Certification within 6 months of hire
• First Aid/CPR certified within 6 months of hire
• Lift, push, pull, or move up to 200 lbs. with assistance

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree or equivalent credits (60) and 2 years of experience working in a human service or Caregiving field
• Bachelor’s Degree and 1 year experience working in a human service, social service, or related field
• Degrees related to Education, Special Education, Counseling, Therapy, Psychology, Sociology, Social Services, Transition Programming, Nursing, Health Administration, or similar are preferred, but any major qualifies

Responsibilities

• the direct supervision of community home staff
• scheduling, training staff, performance reviews
• oversight of care provided to the individuals who have special needs
• assist with caregiving duties as needed
• documentation such as fire drills, client progress notes, medication administration, etc.

Benefits

• 100% Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Premiums
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal/Emergency Time
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees